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Apple Foods, Inc.
Recall #F-0873-2019 · Initiated 2018-12-20
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Apple Foods is recalling Country Salad (a mixed vegetable product containing lettuce, carrots, cabbage, and radish) because the packaging instructions did not clearly specify the proper refrigeration temperature, which could allow harmful bacteria called Clostridium botulinum to grow. The recall affects 488 bags sold in Oregon.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this product and consumed it without proper refrigeration is potentially at risk, as botulinum toxin can cause serious illness.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Country Salad brand mixed vegetable bags sold in Oregon. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms like weakness, blurred vision, difficulty swallowing, or paralysis after eating this product.
Product
Country Salad is a mixed product and it consists of Iceberg Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Carrots, Shredded Cabbage, and Sliced Radish. Products are cut or diced raw vegetables, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand Apple Foods. This product distributed with the words "Keep Refrigerated" on case labels but it does not instruct to keep refrigerated under 38 F. There are no labels on individual bags.
Reason for recall
Country Salad mixed product, packaged in vacuum bags, is being recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
Quantity affected
488/5 lb. bags
Distribution
distributed in Oregon
Lot / code info
No codes
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2019-02-11
Recalling firm
Apple Foods, Inc.
444 SE Caruthers St
Portland, OR 97214-4542
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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